Enchanted


Bookmark from the Enchanted Doll House, Manchester Center VT.

Found in "Sylvia's Farm" by Sylvia Jorrin. Published by Bloomsbury, 2004.

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The Golden Glow



Handwritten recipe for "Pumpkin Golden Glow" -

Chop coarsely 3 lb. of peeled pumpkin
Cover with 3 lb. of sugar. Let stand overnight.
In morning, add juice and grated rind of 6 oranges and 3 lemons.
Cook slowly till thick.
Few raisins may be added.

Found in "Astrology: Your Place Amount The Stars" by Evangeline Adams. Published by Dodd and Mead, 1930.
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Joker Ain't The Only Fool


Queen of hearts playing card.

Found in "A Daughter's Geography" by Ntozake Shange. Published by St. Martin's Press, 1983.

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Howl


Dried and pressed flower.

Found in "The Wolf Woman" by Arthur Stringer. Published by Bobbs-Merrill, 1928.

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1812



Dried and pressed plant.

Found in "The Authentic History of the Second War for Independence" by Samuel R. Brown. Published by J.G. Hathaway, 1815.

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Adventure Time


Small photograph, no writing or markings on reverse.

Found in "Adventurous Religion" By Harry Emerson Fosdick. Published by Harper and Bros., 1926.

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Natural Healing


Vintage "Aidtex" brand adhesive bandage.

Found in "Pumps and Pumping" edited by E. Molloy. Published by the Chemical Publishing Company, 1941.

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